With today’s amount of chronic stress and unpredictable situations that may arise that we have to respond to on any given day, we need to have some non-negotiables in our daily lives to ground us and keep us accountable. I suggest that you create some non-negotiable practices in your daily life. I do a daily meditation to keep me accountable and to reduce my stress. I do a meditation that is from Deepak Chopra. It takes me twenty minutes to do it. I do it every day and it is non-negotiable. It helps me feel connected to my source. I call my source God but you may have another word for your source. Everyone has their own beliefs about life. It comforts me to have a relationship with God. This is a non-negotiable for me. I also have to exercise daily at least 30 minutes per day. I like to walk and may try to start running a little as the ice and snow are melting in Alberta. This helps me sleep really well at night so this is another non-negotiable for me. M nutritional habits are a must for me to remain in remission so my diet is free of gluten, dairy and sugar. I eat a mainly plant based diet but I am flexible. My partner brought over a roast last night for dinner and I enjoyed eating a slice as it was slow cooked and delicious. I had made a large salad with cabbage, broccoli, carrots, kale and pears and it complimented it perfectly. Spending time with people that you love is a non-negotiable. Connections are important for optimal health. Lastly, giving thanks is a non-negotiable. Gratitude practices are associated with optimal health and longevity. Spending 5 minutes in the morning being thankful for all my blessings and spending 5 minutes at the end of the day being thankful for all my blessings is non-negotiable. I hope you can come up with your own non-negotiables to make your life one in which you can thrive. Until next time, be well. Dr. Robin Vinge, ND To book an appointment with me, please call 4032321283